Copper and Venus "The strong Venusian relationship of women to copper is apparent in our blood. Women have approximately 20% more copper in their blood than men, while men have a higher level of iron. The red arteries are related to iron (Mars) and the blue veins to copper (Venus.) Even today the Mars glyph is used as a symbol of the male and Venus glyph as a symbol of the female. The amount of copper in a women’s blood corresponds to her menstrual cycle. During pregnancy, copper levels almost double in the mother’s blood to support the placenta and nourish the fetus, while iron levels increase in the fetus as the birth time approaches. A woman taking the Pill blocks her monthly rhythm of serum copper and stays at a level corresponding to the ninth month of pregnancy. Copper is also abundant in the female sex organs and is used up during sexual intercourse, and needs to be replaced through diet. Some foods that contain high levels of copper are lettuce, apricots, apples, tomatoes, nuts, shell fish, grains, peas, beans, corn, garlic, sunflower seeds and walnuts. The symbol of Venus – a circle over a cross- came originally from the ankh in Egypt. The symbol is called “the mirror of Venus.” Our ancestors used polished copper mirrors because they reflected one’s image in the colors of radiant health. A piece of copper is warm, and friendly unlike the cold, brittle mirrors we use today which are glass coated by silver on the back. The silver grabs our energy, while the beautiful copper reflects back a healthy, positive glowing image. This seems like a metaphor for our current age! In our environment, copper metal kills germs, fungi and algae! With all of the toxic antibacterial soaps and lotions surrounding us, it is important to look for natural, alternative solutions. Copper surfaces kill 99% of all bacteria including the super-bugs found in hospitals today. This is the reason many hospitals are installing copper doorknobs and doorplates. Copper is also increasingly being installed in commercial and residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units to inactivate air-born pathogens. Thousands of years ago the Egyptians were aware of these antibacterial effects of copper and used it in their plumbing systems. Humanity is finally reclaiming this knowledge and is increasingly installing copper piping in both their homes and businesses. Also, using copper pans and utensils to cook our food reduces the risk of germs in our food. Chefs around the world know that copper pans distribute heat evenly, and cook foods faster and more thoroughly than any other material and copper vases keep flowers fresher for longer." : Copyright © 2021 M. Carol Assa, All rights reserved : https://www.invisiblearchitecture.com/copper-the-metal-of-venus/